Grandma’s Ground Beef Casserole is a simple yet so delicious dish. It’s a comfort food classic that’s packed with pasta, beef, and some good old spaghetti sauce. This is a comfort food classic that your whole family will love!
What is Grandma’s Ground Beef Casserole?
Grandma’s ground beef casserole is one of those easy Southern recipes that comes together in minutes. It’s packed with egg noodles, ground beef, cheese, and a delicious sauce. This recipe can be cooked on the stovetop and then finished up in the oven making it a bowl of comfort food heaven!
Ingredients For Grandma’s Ground Beef Casserole
- Seasonings- Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Ground Beef- Try to use 80/20 or 90/10. Beef will do just fine in this recipe.
- Sharp Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese-
- Egg Noodles- I used these noodles, but you are welcome to use other noodles such as spaghetti or rigatoni pasta. Have fun with things and mix it up. This works well when you have picky eaters.
- Sour Cream- helps in balancing the acidity in the tomato sauce and also add in a delicious creaminess texture.
- Cream Cheese- this helps to complement the meat sauce. Also, try to make sure the cream cheese is softened so that it can mix into the ground beef sauce well.
- Ricotta-this is used as the topping but you can also place a small amount within the actual ground beef mixture. Ricotta helps to bring in a velvety texture.
- Onion- using a chopped onion will help you to achieve texture and the sweet and savory taste.
How To Cook Ground Beef Casserole?
This easy ground beef casserole prep time takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Easy recipes just got easier with this I’ve. The cook time is about 35 minutes all together.
- Cook your package egg noodles as instructed prep time on the back of the package(Al dente).
- To a medium-high heat large skillet add in your ground beef. Allow to cook for 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add you your spaghetti sauce, sour cream, package cream cheese, chopped onion, and ricotta cheese, along with, white sugar, and seasonings. Mix well and allow to cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Assemble grandma’s ground beef casserole. To a baking dish, spray non-stick cooking spray. Next, add pasta, tomato sauce, ground beef mixture, and cheese, and repeat until everything is gone. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Place in a preheated oven of 400 degrees F for total time of 20 to 30 minutes or until your cheese has browned on the top!
Variations For Grandma’s ground beef casserole
- Vegetables- you can place as many vegetables you want in this hamburger casserole recipe. Green pepper, mushrooms, and. Green bell peppers are a great way to bring in a ton of flavor to this cheesy casserole!
Substitutions For Grandma’s ground beef casserole
- Ground Turkey– The simple ingredients in this ground beef noodle casserole can easily be replaced. The meat mixture is highly versatile. Switch the meat with ground turkey, ground pork, ground chicken, or go meatless with just the pasta, cheese, and sauce in this classic ground beef casserole.
- Meat Sauce- if you would like you can switch the spaghetti sauce for tomato soup with a drop of tomato paste. You can get creative and get sweet pasta sauce, and spaghetti sauce. Try using garlic
Storage
Plastic wrap or aluminum foil is perfect to place on the top of your casserole dish to keep fresh. Freezer-safe container is a also a best ways to go when you are trying to keep your easy recipe fresh.
Equipment For Grandma’s Ground Beef casserole
- Baking Dish- using a baking dish will ensure that you have a enough room for all of the mixed ingredients.
- Cooking Utensils- you will need a spoon and napkins.
- Oven Mitts- this will help so that you won’t burn your hands when handling the ground beef casserole.
Questions
Can you freeze for later?
Yes, this is an easy recipe to freeze. Simply pop in an freezer safe bag and come back to enjoy at a later date!
What to serve with grandma’s ground beef casserole?
You can serve this delicious dish with a side of honey cornbread, baked beans, or even buttermilk fried chicken. The possibilities are endless with this recipe. You can also serve this meal all by itself.
In Conclusion
In conclusion, this hamburger casserole is a delicious Southern comfort food that will for sure give you all the delicious taste of comfort! This recipe is yet another quick and easy recipe for you to enjoy with your love ones!
Grandma’s Ground Beef Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 LB Ground Beef
- 1 Box Egg Noodles
- 1 Can Spaghetti Sauce
- 2 Teaspoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Onion Chopped
- 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 Teaspoon Sour Cream
Instructions
- Cook your package egg noodles as instructed prep time on the back of the package(Al dente).1 Box Egg Noodles
- To a medium-high heat large skillet add in your ground beef. Allow to cook for 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Drain meat and place back onto the stove.1 LB Ground Beef
- To the ground beef pot add you your spaghetti sauce, sour cream, package cream cheese, chopped onion, and ricotta cheese, along with, white sugar, and seasonings. Mix well and allow to cook for 5 to 8 minutes.1 Can Spaghetti Sauce, 2 Teaspoons Sugar, 1 Tablespoons Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoons Salt, 1/2 Onion, 1/2 8 oz Cream Cheese, 1 Teaspoon Sour Cream, 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Assemble grandma’s ground beef casserole. To a baking dish, spray non-stick cooking spray. Next, add pasta, tomato sauce, ground beef mixture, and cheese, and repeat until everything is gone. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese over the top.2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Place in a preheated oven of 400 degrees F for total time of 20 to 30 minutes or until your cheese has browned on the top!
